The Connecticut Conference's five Regional Ministers provide pastoral support to the clergy and churches in their region. They help build relationships among congregations for mutual ministry and fellowship, and have particular expertise which is available to churches throughout the state.
Fairfield County Region: the Rev. Susan TownsleyAs the Fairfield County Regional Minister, Susan works with the 2 Fairfield associations as liaison to the committees on ministry and resources to executive committees. As churches need to search for clergy leadership, Susan works with Search committees. She is a resource for the 41 churches in her region, fielding questions such as, “How do we evaluate our minister and ministries,” to “who can lead a retreat on prayer for our men’s group.” She is also the minister for Transformational Leadership. Office Phone: 203.847.8421 |
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Valley Northwest Region: the Rev. Michael CibaMichael Ciba is Valley Northwest Regional Minister of the Connecticut Conference. He works with churches in the Naugatuck Valley and Litchfield Associations to provide resources, interpret the work of the United Church of Christ, and assist churches with planning and search and call. His program area is “UCC Identity and Evangelism.” Office Phone: 860.274.6727 |
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South Central Region: the Rev. Dr. Michael S. Penn-StrahThe South Central Region encompasses the New Haven, New Haven East, Middlesex and Central Associations. The Regional Minister's primary work is with congregations in transition and crisis and providing leadership resources. He works with clergy of the Region in offering counsel, support and advice as well as pastoral care. He serves as staff resource to the four Association Committees on Ministry in the Region. Office Phone: 203.389.1193 |
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Eastern Region: the Rev. Dr. Lois HappeLois serves the clergy and churches of Tolland, Windham and New London Associations, which make up the Eastern Region of the Connecticut Conference. She works with churches in transition, providing support, resources and leadership training. She assists in connecting the churches to the mission and ministry of the UCC beyond their local programs and concerns. Her work with clergy of the region includes offering counsel, support and pastoral care. In addition, she is the conference staff person specializing in Urban and Justice Ministries. Office Phone: 860.429.2076 |
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North Central Region: the Rev. Ineke K. MitchellIneke K. Mitchell serves Hartford and the northern Connecticut River valley area. She also serves as the senior staff specialist in Stewardship concerns. Office Phone: 860.693.4473 |
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